2024
- January 30, 2024: Training Shelter Dogs to Become Hearing Dogs (Spectrum News)
- April 30, 2024: Kitten season is coming: How a Ventura County shelter is gearing up. (KCLU)
- April 23, 2024: Ventura County Launches Kitten Food Drive as Hungry Kitties Arrive at Shelter (Ventura County Star)
- June 1, 2024: California Adopt-a-Pet Day (CBS News)
- July 17, 2024: The influx of lost dogs scared by noisy fireworks (KCLU)
- August 7, 2024: Ventura County offering free adoptions amid unprecedented overcrowding at animal shelters (MSN)
- August 16, 2024: VC Animal Services drops adoption fees in response to overcrowding (The Acorn)
- September 16, 2024: Dog with big appetite for socks, rocks rescued in Ventura County (NBC4)
- September 17, 2024: ‘Emaciated’ dog had eaten socks, rocks and a toy. Then cam ‘lifesaving’ surgery in CA (Fresno Bee)
- September 20, 2024: ‘Clear the Shelters’ event finds homes for 77 animals. (Thousand Oaks Acorn)
- October, 5, 2024: Honoring Officer Dan Kelly (Camarillo Acorn)
2023
- September 11, 2023: Jackie Rose, Director of Animal Services, wins “Public Servant of the Year” award. (West Ventura County Business Alliance)
- September 2, 2023: Clear the Shelters event helps animals find homes (Simi Valley Acorn)
- August 30, 2023: Shelters Cleared (Moorpark Acorn)
- May 27, 2023: Ventura County Animal Services reports successful year in 2022 (Camarillo Acorn)
- May 26, 2023: There is an urgent need for dogs in Ventura County to be adopted or fostered (KCLU News)
- May 24, 2023: Rescuing Hearts: Ventura County Animal Services Waived Adoption Fees To Combat Overwhelming Capacity Crisis (California Magazine)
- May 23, 2023: Fees waived for county shelter dog adoptions as kennels are full (Ojai Valley News)
- May 23, 2023: Ventura County Animal Services waiving adoption fees after reaching 117% capacity (FOX 11 News)
- May 20, 2023: Shelter saved more than 93% of its animals, report says (Simi Valley Acorn)
- May 20, 2023: Ventura County Animal Services reports ‘successful year’ (Moorpark Acorn)
- May 19, 2023: Animal services highlights successes (Thousand Oaks Acorn)
- May 8, 2023: Thousands of rescued kittens in Ventura County need support (KCLU News)
- January 7, 2023: This Weekend is a Great Time to Adopt a Dog (The Los Angeles Beat)
2022
- October 15, 2022: Shelter seeks to prevent a cat-astrophy with ferals (The Acorn)
- September 23, 2022: Hot Dogs Cool Down During Heat Wave with Icy Support from the Community (The Acorn)
- September 22, 2022: Emotional Reunion Between Cat and Owner After 7 Years and 2,000 Miles Apart (The Epoch Times)
- September 6, 2022: NBC Clear the Shelters Partner Ventura County Animal Services Receives 700 Pounds of Ice from Community. (NBC4)
- August 27, 2022: County Shelters Take Part in National Pet Adoption Event (Camarillo Acorn)
- June 30, 2022: Pierpont cat’s death shows drought driving coyotes to Ventura County’s urban areas (Ventura County Star)
- May 28, 2022: A Place for Fido to Rest his Furry Head (Simi Valley Acorn)
- May 19, 2022: Camarillo Animal Shelter seeks help assembling dog beds (Ventura County Star)
- April 23, 2022: Shelter director touts “notable’ achievements (Simi Valley Acorn)
- April 14, 2022: Ventura County Animal Services needs more foster carers for pets (KCLU)
- February 4, 2022: Animal Services is pure dog joy. (Tri County Sentry)
- January 20, 2022: Countless animal groups worldwide received donations on Jan. 17, which would’ve been Betty White’s 100th birthday, as part of the Betty White Challenge. (People)
- January 19, 2022: Ventura County Animal Services raises record $50,000 from viral ‘Betty White Challenge.’ (Ventura County Star)
- January 16, 2022: Honoring Betty White’s final legacy (NBC News)
- January 14, 2022: The #BettyWhiteChallenge comes to Ventura County Animal Services and NBC4! Jan. 14-16. (Amigos805)
2021
- November 29, 2021: CHP Officers Escort & Wrangle Potbellid Pig (Onscene TV)
- September 30, 2021: Deer attacks animal control officer… (Ventura County Star)
- September 22, 2021: Oxnard man facing animal cruelty, illegal drug charges (KEYT-3)
- September 21, 2021: Supervisors approve ordinance revision (Ventura Buzz)
- September 17, 2021: Where The Wild Things Are (Camarillo Acorn)
- September 1, 2021: Drought Conditions Causing Coyotes And Other Predators To Seek Food And Water In Residential Areas (KCLU)
- August 24, 2021: COVID pet returns leave Santa Paula shelter at capacity (Ventura County Star)
- August 16, 2021: Dozens Of Animals Removed From Ventura County Ranch During Animal Neglect Investigation (KCLU)
- July 29, 2021: Simi Animal Shelter Phased Reopening (VC Reporter)
- July 23, 2021: County post-pandemic pet regret? (Moorpark Acorn)
- July 23, 2021: What to do for lost or anxious pets (Moorpark Acorn)
- July 01, 2021: PetHub Brings Pet Industry Partners Together for the 8th Annual Lost Pet Prevention Month (NBC Right Now)
- April 21, 2021: Ventura County Animal Services receives grant investment (KEYT-3)
- April 14, 2021: Neglected animals rescued, bear in backyard, purse thefts, other Ventura County news (Ventura County Star)
- April 12, 2021: Dead Pigs Evidence in Animal Cruelty Arrests (Crime Voice)
- April 12, 2021: Animal cruelty arrests, animals seized after investigation in Lockwood Valley area (Ventura County Star)
- February 12, 2021: Crazypants, Injured Hawk That Stopped Freeway Traffic, Is OK (The Malibu Times)
- February 12, 2021: Curbside Food Distribution Benefits Animal Owners (Simi Valley Acorn)
- February 2, 2021: Injured red-tailed hawk rescued from Highway 101 in Oxnard. (KEYT-3)
- February 1, 2021: Injured Hawk Rescued by Ventura County Animal Control Officer; 10min 43 sec (ABC7 News)
- January 1, 2021: CHP Officers Find And Rescue Tiny Dog | Camarillo (OnScene.TV)
2020
- December 31, 2020: Want to adopt a shelter kitten, dog in California? There’s a waiting list. (Ventura County Star)
- December 14, 2020: The “UltiMUTT” Book for Dog Lovers (Santa Barbara News-Press)
- October 24, 2020: More Than 100 Dogs Found Living In Central Coast Home; Dogs Removed, Taken To Shelters For Adoption (KCLU)
- October 23, 2020: Animal Services Impounds 104 Dogs From Lompoc Home (Edhat)
- September 25, 2020: Two county animal control officers were called to the fires up north. Here’s what happened. (Ventura County Star)
- September 16, 2020: Watch these heroes at VCAnimalServices rescue animals from California wildfires (The Dodo)
- September 4, 2020: New Pet License Comes With Smart Tag (Simi Valley Acorn)
- May 15, 2020: Here’s a list of organizations helping SoCal pet owners and those looking to adopt amid pandemic (KTLA-5)
- May 8, 2020: Limited pet adoptions resume at shelter (Moorpark Acorn)
- May 4, 2020: Central, South Coast Animal Shelters Adapt Operations To Help Pets During Coronavirus Crisis (KCLU)
- April 6, 2020: Coronavirus cases rise by 5 Monday in Venutura County to 226 so far; no new deaths (VC Star)
- April 1, 2020: COVID-19 News and Updates (VC Reporter)
- March 30, 2020: Coronavirus case numbers and deaths mount in Ventura County (Los Angeles Times)
- March 30, 2020: Ventura County cuts Animal Services Operations Due to Coronavirus Concerns (VC Star)
- March 13, 2020: Frazier Park wold dog case is under investigation (The Mountain Enterprise)
2019
December 31, 2019: Ventura County Animal Shelter ends 2019 on high note (KEYT-3)
November 22, 2019: Man Reunites With 19-Year-Old Cat He Thought He’d Lost Forever (The Dodo)
November 21, 2019: Watch this 19-year-old cat jump into his dad’s arms after being lost for 7 years. (The Dodo)
November 7, 2019: Justin Theroux enlists Jennifer Aniston’s help on Instagram (Aol)
November 7, 2019: Justin Theroux reaches out to ex-wife Jennifer Aniston with dog adoption plea on Instagram (USA Today)
November 7, 2019 Justin Theroux Covers Adoption Fees for 4 Shelter Dogs, Asks Jennifer Aniston to Rescue a Pup. (People)
November 7, 2019: Justin Theroux reaches out to ex-wife Jennifer Aniston on social media…weeks after actress stunned fans by joining Instagram. (Daily Mail)
November 2, 2019: Evacuated animals find shelter after Maria Fire breaks out. (Ventura County Star)
November 1, 2019: Maria Fire | Ongoing Updates (VC Reporter)
November 1, 2019: New wildfire burning in Southern California explodes in size, evacuations remain (ABC-7)
November 1, 2019: Mara Fire: Evacuation orders, shelters, schools and road closures (Los Angeles Times)
November 1, 2019: Evacuations Lifted, Containment Increases Around Maria Fire in Ventura County (NBC-4)
October 31, 2019: Maria Fire is 80% contained after burning over 9,000 acres, destroying 2 homes. (KEYT-3)
October 31, 2019: Maria Fire Ignites On Top of South Mountain Near Santa Paula; Thousands Evacuated as Flames Char More Than 4,000 Acres (KTLA-5)
October 30, 2019: Volunteers Race to Save Horses as Easy Fire Flames Rage in Simi Valley (KTLA-5)
October 28, 2019: New director tackles challenges of aging county animal shelter. (Ventura County Star)
September 5, 2019: Clawing for a solution. Cal Lutheran University employee Working Whiskers cats from VCAS. (Thousand Oaks Acorn)
August 23, 2019: Pets 2 Love Segment: Eeyore! (CBS-2)
July 21, 2019: 15 Pomeranians get a second chance at life after they’re surrendered to shelter covered in waste. (Fluff Squad)
April 4, 2019: 5 Arrested In Connection To Illegal Cockfighting Ring In Oxnard (KEYT-3)
March 28, 2019: Living with 700 Rats Leads to Elder Abuse Arrest (Crime Voice)
March 19, 2019: Ojai woman held in felony elder abuse and misdemeanor animal abuse case. (Los Angeles Times)
February 22, 2019: Big pig’s long, strange journey from Ventura County to a high desert home. (Ventura County Star)
February 22, 2019: Highlights – Love for Pitbulls. Featuring VCAS-Adopted, Princess (Hallmark Channel)
February 20, 2019: Top 10: Here’s your go-to list for weekend events in Ventura County [Rescue Con] (Ventura County Star)
February 20, 2019: Rescue Con | Oxnard convention features animals, people dedicated to better lives for the abandoned (VC Reporter)
January 24, 2019: RESCUE READERS at Ventura County Animal Services (KVTA News AM 1590)
January 17, 2019: Ojai man charged in death of family pet (VC Reporter)
January 8, 2019: Dog necropsy in Ojai reveals horrific abuse, police say (Los Angeles Times)
January 6, 2019: Ojai-area man allegedly maimed and killed family dog (Ventura County Star)
January 2, 2019: New California law targets pet stores in what they can sell (KEYT-3)
2018
December, 11, 2018: Rooster limits finally fly in Ventura County as board seeks to deter cockfighting (Ventura County Star)
November 21, 2018: More Than 70 Horses Displaced By The Woolsey Fire Are Still Homeless (laist)
November 15, 2018: Badly burned rabbit currently being fostered by VCAS Bunny Brigade (ABC7 Twitter)
November 14, 2018: Rabbit badly burned in SoCal wildfires expected to be OK (ABC7)
October 8, 2018: Animal Shelter Director and Ventura County Part Ways (Ventura County Star)
September, 7, 2018: Pets2Love Segment: Trixie (CBS-2)
August 29, 2018: Public Nuisance Challenged: Judge rules pet owner’s rights violated in seizure of dogs without hearing (VC Reporter)
August 24, 2018: Animal shelter claims efforts were made to find Oxnard family of lost pet (KEYT-3)
August 20, 2018: Ventura County takes part in Clear The Shelters pet adoption campaign (Ventura County Star)
August 3, 2018: Pets2Love Segment: Hula (CBS-2)
June 27, 2018: Authorities investigate alleged cockfighting operation in Oak View (Ventura County Star)
June 7, 2018: Dog adoption a life-changing event for Moorpark woman (Thousand Oaks Acorn)
March 3, 2018: Ventura County Animal Shelter to close Mondays for employee training (Ventura County Star)
February 14, 2018: County Shelters Reduce Pet-Adoption Days (VC Reporter)
February 9, 2018: Pets2Love: George (CBS-LA 2)
February 8, 2018: Fifth Annual Pet-A-Palooza to Benefit Local Family (Simi Valley Acorn)
January 16, 2018: Ranchers Give Thanks (Ventura County Star)
January 10, 2018: Landscape, Wildlife Could Look Very Different Post-Thomas Fire (VC Reporter)
2017
December 26, 2017: California Shelter Dogs Airlifted to Cranbrook (Cranbrook Daily Townsman, B.C., Canada)
December 20, 2017: Cuddly friends flown in from SoCal ready for adoption in wake of Thomas Fire (ABC-7)
December 20, 2017: Marin Humane to adopt out Thomas Fire animals (Marin Independent Journal)
December 19, 2017: Wildfire refugees: Shelter dogs airlifted from California to Cranbrook (Columbia Valley Pioneer)
December 15, 2017: Dog reunited with owners after being separated during Thomas Fire (KEYT-3)
December 14, 2017: This is the season for giving (Simi Valley Acorn)
December 12, 2017: Shelters open their crowded doors to animals displayed by Thomas Fire (VC Star)
December 10, 2017: Here’s how you can help animals affected by the California wildfire (Today Show)
December 10, 2017: Shelters swell with more than 1,000 animals displaced by wildfire (USA Today)
December 10, 2017: SoCalGas pledges $150,000 to Southern California wildfire victims (Ventura County Star)
December 7, 2017: Here’s the impact of Southern California’s major wildfire in LA, Ventura, Riverside and San Diego counties (Daily News)
November 29, 2017: Editorial: A missed opportunity to help animal shelters (Ventura County Star)
November 21, 2017: Ventura man accused of elder abuse and killing family pet (KEYT-3)
November 11, 2017: Heartbreaking: 14-year-old Maltese weighing just 2 pounds winds up at shelter (Pet Rescue Report)
October 11, 2017: NO DOG LEFT BEHIND | Grant available to county domestic shelters for victims to keep pets (Ventura County Reporter)
October 31, 2017: Ellen DeGeneres posted about Shyala on Facebook (Ellen DeGeneres’ Official Facebook Page)
September 19, 2017: Pet Of The Week (Lompoc Record)
September 13, 2017: Dog of Tescott Murder Victim Back Home (KWCH12 – Kansas)
August 31, 2017: Inmate K-9 Program Pays Tribute To Fallen Deputies (Thousand Oaks Acorn)
August 19, 2017: Camarillo Shelter Pets Find Homes On Nationwide Pet Adoption Day (Ventura County Star)
July 28, 2017: Online Groups Bring Missing Pets Home (Simi Valley Acorn)
July 18, 2017: Ventura County Animal Shelter stars in New Documentary (Ventura County Star)
July 15, 2017: Pet Café craze ‘cat’ches on in Ventura County (Ventura County Star)
July 13, 2017: Exotic Animal Owner Accused of Cruelty (Agoura Acorn)
July 7, 2017: Please Meet Our New Family Member – Niko (Hallie Daily)
July 6, 2017: Ventura County Animal Services flooded with pets after holiday (KEYT – 3)
June 8, 2017: Camarillo brewery wins Small Business Award (Ventura County Star)
June 8, 2017: Family reunited with beloved dog after 7 years apart (KEYT – 3)
June 6, 2017: Editorial: Get puppy and kitty mills out of the pet store business (Ventura County Star)
May 31, 2017: No more ruffin’ it at Simi Animal Shelter after upgrades (Ventura County Star)
April 26, 2017: Cathy’s Foster Kitties (Three Chatty Cats)
April 24, 2017: Ventura County Animal Services Honors Outstanding Volunteer (Citizens Journal)
April 8, 2017: Easter Eggstravaganza presented by Ventura County Animal Services (Citizens Journal)
March 20, 2017: Editorial: Help animal shelters build on their success (Ventura County Star)
March 18, 2017: Helpful Honda Pet Adoptions Comes to Ventura County (SoCal Honda Dealers)
March 14, 2017: Ohana staff training benefits rescues at VCAS (Ohana Pet Hospital)
March 04, 2017: Meathead Moves Into Helping Non-Profits (Ventura County Star)
March 1, 2017: Animal Services Selected For Prestigious Apprenticeship Grant (Ventura County News Channel)
February 24, 2017: Dogs get new life as neighbors put pack mentality to work (Ventura County Star)
February 3, 2017: A Round of a-‘paws’ for rescue gear (Simi Valley Acorn)
February 3, 2017: Foundation invests in county shelters (Simi Valley Acorn)
January 13, 2017: Program unleashes options for dogs, inmates (Ventura County Star)
January 13, 2017: Program lets inmates rehabilitate shelter dogs (Thousand Oaks Acorn)
January 9, 2017: Ventura County Pet Owners Can Get Help During Disasters (KCLU)
January 6, 2017: County needs foster homes for animals (Ventura County Star)
2016
December 29, 2016: PAWsitive Steps Program Pairs At-Risk Youth With Ventura County Shelter Dogs (VC-News Channel)
December 16, 2016: Detention Services to Launch Inmate Canine Training Program (Ventura County Sheriff’s Office)
November 19, 2016: Briefs: Holiday events, dinners and pet adoption set (Ventura County Star)
November 7, 2016: Dog Missing for 10 Years Reunited With Owner (NBC4)
September 17, 2016: Photos show Nuclear Tragedy’s toll on pets (Ventura County Star)
September 7, 2016: Cats Cradle watches over Port of Hueneme’s feral felines (Ventura County Star)
August 12, 2016: Oxnard Salsa Dancing Fundraising Totals Announced (Ventura County Star)
July 31, 2016: Too many cats spoil the port, Hueneme residents say (Ventura County Star)
July 29, 2016: Impounded Pit Bull Has Record of Attacks (Simi Valley Acorn)
July 25, 2016: Oxnard Council to consider possible sale of River Ridge Fields (Ventura County Star)
July 18, 2016: New Program [Pet Retention] Helps People Keep Their Pets (KEYT-3)
July 15, 2016: Pet Store Under Investigation (Simi Valley Acorn)
July 13, 2016: Medical examiner investigator keeps job but is reassigned to animal cases (Ventura County Star)
June 23, 2016: Bobcat Family Spotted in Moorpark Backyard (ABC7 News)
June 17, 2016: County shelter battle overcrowding (Simi Valley Acorn)
June 9, 2016: Some South Coast Animal Shelters Facing Unprecedented Overcrowding Crisis (KCLU)
June 8, 2016: Animal Shelter’s Capacity Forces Tough Decisions (Ventura County Star)
April 8, 2016: Renovations begin at Animal Shelter (Simi Valley Acorn)
April 5, 2016: Renovation bring monthlong closure of Simi Valley Animal Shelter(Ventura County Star)
April 5, 2016: Port Hueneme council reaffirms commitment to lifeguards (Ventura County Star)
March 31, 2016: Simi Animal Shelter Closing During Construction (Ventura County Star)
March 30, 2016: Press Release: VCAS Simi Valley Location Gets an Upgrade! [Press Release]
March 26, 2016: Ventura County Animal Services Easter Eggstravaganza (VC News Channel
March 25, 2016: No-Fee Pet Adoptions, Easter Eggstravaganza (Moorpark Acorn)
March 15, 2016: Crowded animal shelters need help from public. (Ventura County Star)
March 10, 2016: Ventura County’s homeless bring in their pets for free shots, licenses.(Ventura County Star)
March 10, 2016: Pets need homes at Camarillo, Simi Valley animal shelters are full (Ventura County Star)
February 21, 2016: Ventura County Star reports on PET-A-PALOOZA 2016 (Ventura County Star)
February 19, 2016: EAGLE SCOUT: Animal lover finds reward in helping dogs and cats without homes. (Camarillo Acorn)
February 17, 2016: Ventura County Aniaml Services interview (CitySceneTV)
February 2, 2016: K9 Nose Work for Shelter Dogs – Enrichment for Both Ends of the Leash (Dog Star Daily)
2015
December 4, 2015: Black Friday: “County Reaches Record Pet Adoptions” (Simi Valley Acorn)
December 1, 2015: Santa To The Sea KICK OFF EVENT (Ventura County Star)
November 28, 2015: Finding Rover Launch! (Press Release)
November 21, 2015: Pet Adoption Day at Camarillo Premium Outlets (SoCal City Kids)
November 14, 2015: Vets With Pets; “Vets sit for portraits with pets in Camarillo”(Ventura County Star)
September 9, 2015: Mutilated Dog Found in Simi Valley (Press Release)
July 28, 2015: Hahn-Block Family Foundation donates $100,000 in matching funds. (Press Release)
July 26, 2015: 11th Annual Adopt-A-Thon (Press Release)
July 7, 2015: Shelter Hit Record High (Ventura County Star)
June 15, 2015: Pit Crew Launch Party at Ventura Harley-Davidson (Press Release)
May 22, 2015: The Puppy Playground [at Simi Valley Shelter] is Now Open (Simi Valley Acorn)
May 16, 2015: Theresa’s Country Feed and Pet donated $10,000. Puppy Playground at Simi Valley (Ventura County Health Care Agency)
March 15, 2015: Safe Harbor Program: Provides Foster Care for Pets of Abused Spouses (Press Release)
February 12, 2015: $5K Reward Offered For Information in Santa Paula Dog Abuse Case (CBS Los Angeles)
February 12, 2015: [VIDEO] Shocking Animal Cruelty in Ventura County (KEYT-3)
February 12, 2015: Disturbing Animal Cruelty Case in Ventura County (KEYT-3)
February 5, 2015: Kelli Hipple works with Ventura County Fire Department to help free juvenile raccoon (Ventura County Fire Department)
January 30, 2015: Karaoke Night Benefits Homeless Pets Homeless Pets (Camarillo Acorn)
January 23, 2015: County Shelters Celebrate No-Kill Status (Simi Valley Acorn)
January 23, 2015: Her Birthday Present Was the Gift of Kindness (Camarillo Acorn)
January 16, 2015: Adopt a Furry Friend for Half-Price (Moorpark Acorn)
January 16, 2015: Ambassadors to check up on pet owners (Camarillo Acorn)
January 9, 2015: Animal Services Seeking Volunteers (Simi Valley Acorn)
2014
November 23, 2014: Ventura County Animal Services Promotes and Protects the Welfare of Animals (Conejo Valley Guide)
September 13, 2014: VCAS to Canvass for Pet Licenses in Ventura (Press Release)
September 4, 2014: VCAS Launches New Auto-Citation Program (Press Release)
June 9, 2014: VC-Lost Pets Twitter Page Helps Owners Find Lost Pets Fast (Press Release)
April 25, 2014: Tiger Belonging to Rapper Tyga Taken to Shelter (KTLA-5)
January 8, 2014: Ventura County Animal Services Bring Rabies Clinic To Simi Valley (Ventura County Star)
2013
July 16, 2013: Ventura County Animal Services invites public, offers discounted adoptions at annual Pet Adopt-a-thon (The Fillmore Gazette)
April 17, 2013: Ventura County Animal Services License ambassadors to canvass in Fillmore (The Fillmore Gazette)
March 11, 2013: Camarillo Animal Shelter Needs Foster Parents To Help Cut Kill Rates (Ventura County Star)
2012
November 30, 2012: Simi Valley Animal Shelter Opens For Adoptions (Ventura County Star)
2011
October 14, 2011: ‘Death never seemed to be a possibility’ for lupus – stricken animal control officer (Ventura County Star)
April 14, 2011: Ventura Animal Shelter Competing to Win $100K ASPCA Grant (CBS-2)
PRESS RELEASE: April 21, 2021 – Petco Love Foundation Invests $27,500 in Lifesaving Work at VCAS!